The applicant mother brought a motion to change a 2014 consent order that provided for joint custody and equal parenting time.
She sought sole custody, alleging the respondent father physically and emotionally abused their 14-year-old son, causing the child to fear him and refuse contact.
The father sought sole custody, alleging the mother alienated the child.
The court found a material change in circumstances due to the father's abusive behaviour and awarded sole custody to the mother, with access at her discretion in accordance with the child's wishes.
The court also imputed income to the father at $71,333 for child support purposes, finding him intentionally underemployed, and ordered payment of child support and arrears.
